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Master of Law in Law (Legal Practice) top-up

University of Bolton

UK,England

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 15,950/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

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UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 2005

Total Students: 8,200 +

Int. Students: 600 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

A676 Deane Rd, Bolton BL3 5AB, United Kingdom

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Master of Law in Law (Legal Practice) top-up

Program Overview

If you already hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice and wish to upgrade your skills and qualifications to master’s level, this course is for you. It’s ideal if you’ve already completed the LPC, BPTC, BTC, BVC, Bar Course or the new SQE qualification. Our expert team will support you to develop the highly valued research, analytical and critical reflection skills you need to achieve the LLM and take your career to the next level.

The University of Bolton’s LLM Law (Legal Practice) Top-up course offers academic yet practice-relevant content in aspects of substantive law and legal practice. It complements the vocational training you’ve already completed and focuses on enhancing your professional legal practice. Our dedicated and experienced academic team will support you to build your knowledge of research methods and guide you as you learn to apply this in your final project.

For your final project, you may choose to undertake either a dissertation or a self-directed, work-based learning portfolio. The dissertation takes the form of an extended piece of research. This route allows you to develop analytical and reflective skills alongside expert knowledge in an area such as corporate and finance law, employment law, intellectual property law, European law or international law.

Alternatively, you may prefer to complete a work-based learning portfolio, which supports you to reflect critically on your current legal practice activities. This route allows you to demonstrate that you can understand and critically apply complex theories, principles, and models of reflective practice within your specialist area.

Highlights

Our mission to develop innovative, rewarding and career-focused training has led to our rating as second in the UK for student experience and teaching quality by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021.
Our challenging but supportive environment gives you the chance to develop the research and analytical skills required to generate a piece of self-managed research relevant to legal practice.
You can join our vibrant, focused and supportive community of legal scholars working towards master’s level qualifications and career advancement.
The School of Law’s dedicated and well-qualified team of research and legal scholars deliver teaching and supervision, drawing on their professional experience as qualified solicitors, barristers and solicitor advocates.
The University of Bolton’s excellent libraries, 24/7 IT facilities, WiFi and learning areas are freely available for your use.

Key Features

Our teaching team offers specialist knowledge of the legal sector, underpinned by their first-hand experience working in legal practice.
Teaching and learning methods will include lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshops, as well as independent research.
Course materials are available online, allowing you to prepare work in advance and ensuring that in-class learning is highly interactive.
At the School of Law, we regularly review our courses to ensure we offer our students the best possible education and opportunities. An industry advisory board that brings together representatives from legal practice, the judiciary and the legal sector supports this process, ensuring our courses reflect the needs of employers and the wider legal industry.
The programme is designed to run alongside your work commitments, allowing you to earn while you learn.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

21 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

12 Months

Portfolio Required

Yes

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2024		Not Available
sep 2024		Opening Later

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 15,950 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in University of Bolton

CAD 9,207 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 7.0 - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 100.0 Minimum Listening - 22.0 Minimum Reading - 23.0 Minimum Writing - 24.0 Minimum Speaking - 22.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 65.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 65.00 %

Additional Information

Career opportunities

The LLM is a prestigious qualification and an excellent addition to your CV. If you’re a qualified legal professional wishing to achieve a full master’s award, the University of Bolton’s LLM Law (Legal Practice) Top-up course is ideal. We’ll support you in developing high-level research and critical thinking skills that will enhance your professional practice and advance your career.

As a graduate of this LLM, you’ll possess an in-depth knowledge of your chosen area of law. You’ll be able to demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems and be confident in planning and implementing your projects. You’ll also have impressive legal research and writing, analysis, critical evaluation and logical thinking skills.

What can I do with this qualification?

With our guidance, you’ll choose a research project that meets your career development goals. For example, you could extend and deepen your understanding of your current specialism or use it to explore an area of law that your current employer is interested in pursuing. Alternatively, you could use it as a stepping-stone into a new area of law, demonstrating your commitment to the legal field and opening up fresh employment opportunities.

As an LLM graduate, you’ll also be able to explore a career in academia. This top-up course can act as a bridge allowing you to move from practice to research. Your research experience will be ideal preparation for doctoral-level studies. If you choose to pursue a PhD, this can lead to an academic career route.

Alternative career options

Graduates can use the qualification as a stepping-stone into a range of other careers. For some of these roles, relevant experience and/or additional study may be required. They include:

Immigration
Police
Trading standards
Investment banking
Tax advice/inspection
Teaching and education
International aid/development
Human resources
Health and safety
Probation/social work
Accountancy
Political research
Charity and advice work
Recruitment
Stockbroker
Marketing

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK.
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea.
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business.
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK.
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship.
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.